2000 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,193 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 101 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 73 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
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Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
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Exterior lightingMay 15, 2006
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
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Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
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Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
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Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Electrical system, ignition, switchJan 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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Interior lightingJun 7, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Air bags, frontalMar 14, 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.
AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyFeb 8, 2002
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Suspension, front, control arm, lower armJul 14, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS AND/OR CONTROL ARMS COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING.
VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE REDUCED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS OR CONTROL ARMS IF NECESSARY.
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Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
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Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Jul 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY AND HAD A LEAK IN THE VEHICLE AFTER INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 2, 2013
HI, DON'T KNOW WHERE ELSE TO REPORT THIS INFORMATION. I'VE CALLED BEFORE, LET IT RING FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES, WITH NO KIND OF PICK UP.I WAS GOING TO BUY THE MENTIONED VEHICLE FROM ROSS AUTO, AT 590 28TH ST SE, 49509 . I TOOK THE CAR TO RIVERTOWN HONDA IN GRANDVILLE, MI , KENOWA SW, 49509 FOR INSPECTION. ROSS'S CLAIMS CAR HAS 20,000 ACTUAL MILES. I BROUGHT IT BACK,QUITE LIVID WITH THE LIES. HE TOLD ME TO GIVE HIM CARFAX IN MY HAND, I SAID I WOULD FOR THE $35 FEE. HE FREAKED OUT,SAID THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME FOR BEING UPSET ABOUT THEIR LIES.I TOLD HIM TO GET THE CAR OFF THE LOT.THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY,DROVE TO ROSS', CAR STILL THERE. PRICE RAISED TO $7998.CALLED MY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE >TOLD ME TO CALL THE MY SECRETARY OF STATE.REP GAVE ME PHONE NUMBER CLAIMED 2 B A FEDERAL AGENCY.WAS NOT.CALLED BACK MY SEC STATE,ON HOLD > THAN 1/2HR, TOLD "THIS IS FEDERAL OFFENCE" >CALL ANOTHER #. TOLD>..."NOTHING U CAN DO,CAR IS> THAN 10 YRS OLD".I CALLED FBI IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI. TOLD ME IT'S ISSUE 2 TAKE UP W. THE MY SEC. OF STATE. SEE NOW WHY ROSS' LAUGHING ALL THE WAY 2 BANK, AS HE'S UNACCOUNTABLE 2 MY NEIGHBOR,[XXX] ,DISTRICT COURT JUDGE >OFFICE ABOUT A MILE FROM ROSS', IN CITY OF WYOMING COURT BUILDING. TOLD ME HE HAS NO JURISDICTION, DOESN'T OFFER LEGAL ADVICE. DON'T KNOW IF CAR IS STILL ON LOT. I PRESUME SOMEONE BOUGHT IT & BEEN RIPPED OFF ROYALLY. AT CLOSING TIME, MULTIPLE HISPANIC MEN DRIVE MANY OF THE CARS OFF THE LOT FOR SOME REASON. I FIND THIS QUITE PECULIAR. THIS SITUATION IS AN OUTRAGE, & I'M DUMBFOUNDED THAT THERE IS NO ONE WHO WILL TAKE THE TIME TO STOP THESE LOW LIFES.SO WHAT IF CAR IS >MORE THAN TEN YEARS OLD? DOESN'T THE ODOMETER HAVE A SERIAL NUMBER ON IT THAT CAN PROVE IT'S MUCH LESS THAN TEN YEARS OLD? THIS IS A "TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE" BEING SOLD AS SOMETHING QUITE DIFFERENT. INEXCUSABLE OUTRAGEOUSNESS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 13, 2011
THE "BALANCE SHAFT SEAL POP OUT" IS KNOWN ISSUE (DEFECT) SINCE DAY1, HOWEVER, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY WAS TRYING TO COVER IT UP AND MY YEAR MODEL (2000) WAS INTENTIONALLY NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL LIST IN ORDER FOR THEM TO REDUCE THE COST BY RISKING PEOPLE'S LIFE. HOWEVER, IF YOU GOOGLE IT, 2000 YEAR AND EVEN LATER MODEL ARE ALL OVER THE PLACES. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY WAS BETTING ON ITS DEALER WOULD BE SUPPOSED TO PUT A RETAINER ON TOP OF THE SEAL WHEN THE CAR IS DUE ON ITS FIRST TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, IT DID NOT HAPPEN, THE NET RESULT IS IT COSTS ME OVER $720 TO FIX IT AND I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH THE ENGINE WAS NOT BLOWN UP (AND I HAD NOT BEEN KILLED) ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF THE EMPTY ENGINE OIL RESULTED FROM THIS SUDDEN SEALED BEING POPPED OUT (THE OIL WOULD BE GONE SECONDS AFTER POP OUT HAPPENS). WORST YET, AFTER THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED, I CONTACTED WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR TALKED WITH [XXX] WITH SOME JAPANESE LAST NAME WHO HAD VERY BAD ATTITUDE AND VERY UNPROFESSIONAL, SIMPLY FLATTENED OUT AND TOLD ME I AM SORRY AND WE CAN NOT HELP IN ANYWAY. I BELIEVE IT IS TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND GRADUALLY DRIVE THIS VERY FOREIGN MOTOR COMPANY OUT OF US, THEY DO NOT CARE OUR LIVES HERE IN US ANYMORE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER IT WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE PCM AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Dec 20, 2010
I HAVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION GO OUT TWICE IN MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD. EACH TIME, THE GEARS START CLUNKING WHILE SHIFTING AND SHORTLY AFTER THE TRANSMISSION FAILS AND IS COMPLETELY USELESS. CURRENTLY, MY CAR WILL REV UP LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL AND THEN SPONTANEOUSLY SLAM INTO GEAR AND SLIP BACK INTO NEUTRAL AGAIN WHICH HAS, AGAIN, RUINED THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A RECURRENT PROBLEM AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO MAKE THE ISSUE BETTER. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Sep 29, 2010
2000 HONDA ACCORD EX. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE SRS LIGHT AND AIRBAG DISABLED NOT FUNCTIONING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS NEVER PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE OPDS SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $500.00 THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE OXYGEN SENSOR.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Sep 10, 2010
IN MARCH OF 2008, MY 2000 ACCORD SE HONDA'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 122,206 MILES; I HAD TO PAY FOR A REBUILT REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION, TODAY I WAS INFORMED THAT I WILL NEED YET ANOTHER TRANSMISSION BY HONDA, THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETED, AND THAT THE THREE-YEAR OR 36,000-MILE WARRANTY WILL ONLY EXTEND AS FAR AS THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY (THAT IS ROUGHLY ANOTHER 15,000 MILES OR UNTIL MARCH 2012). THE CURRENT TRANSMISSION ONLY FUNCTIONED FOR LESS THAN 21000 MILES. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL FOR THIS MODEL'S POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF A TRANSMISSION. EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT, I EASILY COULD HAVE BEEN AS I HAVE TO COMMUTE 44 MILES A DAY TO WORK. CLEARLY, IF THE SECOND IDENTICAL FAILURE HAPPENED IN SO SHORT A TIME, THERE IS A SERIOUS FLAW---ONE WITH POTENTIALLY LETHAL CONSEQUENCES THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 19, 2010
DURING A NORMAL DRIVE AND THEN A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, CAR'S ENGINE STALLS. AFTER AUTO SHOP EXAMINATION, THE CONCLUSION WAS THAT THE BALL BEARING IN THE ENGINE'S TENSIONER LOCKED UP, THUS THROWING THE TIMING BELT OFF AND BENDING VALVES DUE TO INCORRECT TIMING. A WHOLE NEW ENGINE WAS REQUIRED TO FIX IT BECAUSE OF THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. OLD ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED AND I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 27, 2009
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD SE. IN MARCH I HAD TO HAVE MY ENGINE REPLACED BECAUSE IT OVERHEATED. IT WAS NOT THE HEADS AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED IT AFTER EXAMINING THE CAR FOR A MONTH. NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING. THE ENGINE COST ME $2,000 AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ESTIMATED PARTS AND LABOR AT $3800. THEY NEED TO EXTEND THE TRANSMISSION WARRANTY FROM 7 YEARS 9 MONTHS TO 10 YEARS. MY CAR ONLY HAS 88,000 MILE AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED WELL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Interior lighting, Jun 18, 2009
CONSUMER IS INQUIRING ABOUT WARRANTY ISSUES FOR HIS 2000 HONDA ACCORD. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. ALSO, THE PANEL LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 17, 2009
VEHICLE IDLE REAL LOW AND SHUT OFF WHEN STOP. WHEN THAT HAPPEN I RESTART ENGINE, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AGAIN. IN ORDER TO MAKE IT STAY RUNNING, I HAVE TO GIVE IT SOME GAS WHILE I HAVE A FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Feb 9, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION AND CLOGGING. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 626561 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)). THE FAILURE EXCEEDED THE CONSTRAINTS FOR THE VOLUNTARY WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN; THEREFORE, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. SHE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WAS INOPERATIVE. ON ONE OCCASION, A VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Oct 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG AND SERVICE ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT FOUND NO DEFECTS. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COOLING FAN WOULD REMAIN ACTIVATED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. SHE ALSO STATED THAT SHE COULD ONLY PLACE HALF A TANK OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN IT HAD A FULL TANK OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 199,259 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Sep 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WOULD CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE INOPERATIVE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THEY PERFORMED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, WHICH TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE ISSUE. WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE BOTH COMPONENTS AT THE DISCOUNTED COST OF $2,600. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SENT A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 18, 2008
SURGE ON ACCELERATION. FROM A COLD START MY CAR EXCELS NORMALLY. IF MAKE A STOP FOR A FEW MINUTES OR A COUPLE OF HOURS GET IN AND IT ACCELERATES TO ABOUT 20-25MPH AND DIES. IF I HOLD THE PEDAL IT WILL ACCEL AFTER A FEW SECOND, IF I PUMP THE PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIME IT WILL ACCEL. CRUISING AT 65+ I CAN FEEL A SLIGHT JERKING. THIS ALL STARTED AFTER GETTING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CODE PO131 TO REPLACE THE PRIMARY O2 SENSOR. A NEW SENSOR WAS THE OEM EQUIVALENT FROM AUTOZONE. IF I DISCONNECT THE O2 SENSOR THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS 228,000 MILES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 18, 2008
HESITATION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 11, 2008
CAR WAS IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ALMOST STOPPED RUNNING. SEEMED LIKE IT HAD ONLY 1 OR 2 CYLINDERS WORKING. WAS ABLE TO GET TO A PARKING LOT, TURN OFF ENGINE, WOULDN'T RESTART. TOWED IN TO SHOP AND FOUND GASOLINE FILLING 3 CYLINDERS (6 CYL. ENGINE). BROKE A CONNECTING ROD, REPLACED ENGINE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHORT DISTANCES, THE ENGINE BECAME HOT AND THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START, SHAKE, AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V12000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,621 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 03-11-08 *BF
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Air bags, Tires, Nov 27, 2007
I BOUGHT MY HONDA ACCORD THIS SEPTEMBER. IT HAD A REBUILT TITLE DUE TO MINOR DENTS AND BLEMISHES TO THE OUTSIDE. NO MAJOR WRECKS. LOOKED AND SEEMED IN GOOD CONDITION. DEALER ASSURED ME THAT ALL OF HIS CARS WERE INSURANCE CLAIMS DUE TO MINOR EXTERIOR WEAR. HE DIDN'T TAKE ANY CARS THAT HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN WRECKS. HE WAS AN "ENGINEER" AND DIDN'T NEED TO SCREW PEOPLE OVER FOR MONEY. I HAD MY MECHANIC INSPECT IT RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE IT HAD A 30 DAY RETURN POLICY, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. MY REGULAR MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE WAS FINE BUT THERE WERE MINOR THINGS I NEEDED SUCH AS; NEW ROTORS, NEW TIRES, AND SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. HIS SECRETARY SAID THESE WERE ALL OPTIONAL THINGS TO HAVE FIXED. 1 MONTH LATER...THE RADIATOR GOES BAD AND MUST BE REPLACED. MY REGULAR MECHANIC CHARGES ME $600.00 DOLLARS FOR THE PROCEDURE. I COMPARE PRICES AND FIND A BETTER PRICE FOR THE SAME RADIATOR. UNFORTUNATELY, MY REGULAR MECHANIC STILL CHARGES ME $70.00 FOR HIS OPINION. I GO TO THE CHEAPER PLACE, GET A NEW RADIATOR AND HAVE MY ROTORS REPLACED. SINCE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER OWNING THE CAR I NOTICE THAT THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. A $80.00 DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND NOTHING SHOWED UP. MY MECHANIC DIDN'T NOTICE IT WHEN HE DROVE IT. I STILL DON'T KNOW IF MY AIRBAGS WORK! A MONTH AFTER THAT..TRANSMISSION GOES BAD WHEN IN REVERSE. MAKES A TERRIBLE GRINDING OF METAL SOUND AND LURCHES WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. PROBABLY NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH I HAVE NO WAY TO PAY FOR. LUCKILY, IT IS ONLY A PROBLEM DURING THE COLD AND/OR WHEN I FIRST START THE ENGINE. IM VERY WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CAR AND MYSELF! BECAUSE I'VE HAD 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE ASSURE ME THE CAR IS IN GOOD SHAPE, ONLY TO FIND OUT ABOUT OR HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM OCCUR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN MY MYSTERY CAR! I BOUGHT A HONDA AFTER BEING A LOYAL TOYOTA CUSTOMER BECAUSE I THOUGHT THEY HAD THE BEST REPUTATION FOR LONG LASTING VEHICLES. I'M THINKING I MADE A MISTAKE. PLEASE HELP LESSEN MY WORRIES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 28, 2007
I NOTICED WHEN I STOPPED MY CAR MADE AN ABNORMAL IDOL NOISE. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER WHO PROCEEDED TO INFORM ME THAT THE SPARK PLUG IN MY CAR WAS STRIPPED AND THE THREADING COILS WERE NOW COMPLETELY STRIPPED AS WELL AND THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDS REPLACED. THE SPARK PLUG IN THE CAR IS A GENUINE HONDA SPARK PLUG WHICH IF THIS IS NOT CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR THEN IT MUST HAVE BEEN POOR WORKMANSHIP. HONDA IS ONLY WILLING TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE DAMAGE (TOTAL COST IS $2000.75) I AM STUCK BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL I SHOULD PAY FOR DAMAGES THAT WERE INCURRED WHILE THE SPARK PLUGS WERE PLACED BY HONDA. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jul 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING AWHILE, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IN APRIL OF 2006 UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05V025000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH). THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,000. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 29, 2007
DRIVING A 2000 HONDA ACCORD (4 CYLINDER) AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR. MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER TO AUTOMOBILE. COMPLETE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. ENGINE RESTART AFTER SECOND ATTEMPT BUT COMPLETE FAILURE AGAIN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ALL DASH INSTRUMENTATION ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO SECOND ENGINE FAILURE. CAR TOWED TO HONDA DEALERSHIP. OWNER INFORMED THAT EGR VALVE FAILED. OWNER INFORMED THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE EGR TO FAIL WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THAT SIMPLY IS NOT TRUE AS THIS FAILURE INDEED HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. TOTAL REPAIR COST NOT PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. NO PRIOR INDICATION OF EGR PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 21, 2006
THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, THE CODE SAID BAD EGR VALVE, SO IT WAS CLEANED OUT, WHEN THAT DIDN'T WORK, THE EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED AND 8 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN SAYING THAT THE EGR VALVE IS MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 16, 2006
MY "MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP' ON MY 6 CYLINDER 2000 HONDA ACCORD CAME ON. THE DEALER LET ME KNOW THAT THEIR DIAGNOSTICS POINTED TO A PROBLEM WITH CYLINDER #4. HE HAD ME AUTHORIZE A $1000 "TEAR DOWN THE ENGINE" ESTIMATE IN CASE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER THE REPAIR. AMERICAN HONDA CORP SENT THEIR ADJUSTER TO DETERMINE THAT IT WAS EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE DEALER HAD THE PARTS SENT TO A MACHINIST TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A DAMAGED PART IN THE CYLINDER THAT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A $2300 APPROXIMATE REPAIR BILL TO PAY ON MY OWN IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND. NOT THAT LONG AGO, I SPENT $300 AT THE DEALERSHIP CLEANING A CARBON BUILD UP PROBLEM THAT WAS CAUSING MY ACCELERATOR TO STICK. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 15, 2006
CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON - MAKING DRIVER THINKING THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH ENGINE. SINCE I HAVE A CHILD I TOOK MY CAR TO MANCHESTER HONDA, FOUND THAT MY GAS CAP WAS NOT ON TIGHT. MANCHESTER HONDA CHARGED ME $163 AND THIS IS THE BIGGEST SCAM HONDA EVER DOES THIS AND HOW MANY PEOPLE DID THEY DO THIS TOO...*NM